Swiss Steam Centre has several marine-type engines: The biggest example is the one which was installed in the paddle-steamer 'Giessbach III', now sadly scrapped and a smaller one from the screw steamer 'Lützelau'. Both engines where manufactured by Escher Wyss, Zürich.
Paddle Steamer Engine
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Bild: P. Nussbaumer
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machine type 2-Cylinder, vertical, oscillating compound engine
250 HP, 45 rpm manufacturer Escher Wyss, Zürich.
year of manufacture 1899
in use paddle steamer "Giessbach III" until 1956 Brienzersee (BE)
status Completely restored in the years 1996-98 by vaporama, ready for use. Can be moved by electric stimulation.
inventory id 002
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Screw Steamer Engine
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Bild: P. Nussbaumer
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machine type 2 Cylinder, vertical compound engine 90 HP, 250 rpm. manufacturer Escher Wyss, Zürich year of manufacture
1910 in use screw steamer "Lützelau" until 1959 lac of Zurich (ZH) status not ready for use, Can be moved by electric stimulation. loan by Technorama Winterthur
inventory id 043
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